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Please click here for Mini Flower Show Titles And Participating Clubs - Plus Hospitality Schedules
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September 22, 2011
Danielle Green – Curator Horticulture and Environmental Initiatives
Zoo Atlanta
Program - “The Zoo and You”
This is an exciting program about horticulture efforts at the Atlanta Zoo. Many forget that when animals are brought to a zoo, part of the success of their acclimation to their new homes has a great deal to do with horticulture. The Horticulturist will bring a slide show of the horticulture at the Atlanta Zoo. The emphasis will be on the contribution to the animals and the environment of the various areas that are created throughout the Zoo.
Hospitality Volunteers - Decatur Women’s Club Garden Division and Select Federation Board Members
Mini Flower Show: Birthday; Dunwoody October 27, 2011 Laura Iarocci – Founder Faith Flowers, CFD – Certified Floral Designer
Awards: Tri Color Award for Excellence at the Southeastern Flower Show 2005, 2008 and 2009 Blue Ribbon winners 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010
Program – “Current Trends in Floral Design”
Celebrate! Learn! Enjoy! These three words capture the spirit of Faith Flowers, which is a firm specializing in teaching, demonstrations and flower tours – all things floral. Laura will speak on the current design trends that she observes in her business and will bring samples and answer all of your design questions.
Hospitality Volunteers - Avon Garden Club and Avondale Estates Garden Club
Mini Flower Show: New Job; Lake Ivanhoe |
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January 26, 2012 Julia Mahood – Certified Journeyman Beekeeper Through the UGA Master Beekeeper Program
Program - “Oh Honey!”
A look at nature’s most powerful pollinator - the honey bee. Julia’s program will educate us about the synergistic relationship between bees and flora. She will familiarize us with the efforts in our community to support the health interrelation between bees and green spaces. She will also help us with what we can do to encourage that relationship.
Hospitality Volunteers - Breckenridge Garden Arts I GC - Conyers Garden Club
Mini Flower Show: New Year; Smoke Rise Morning Glories
February 23, 2012 Life Member Recognition Luncheon – No Program
Hospitality Volunteers - Federation Board Members
Mini Flower Show: Sweetheart’s Day; Hunting Hill
March 22, 2011 Staci Catron – Cherokee Garden Library Director Kenan Research Center, Atlanta History Center
Program - “A History of Significant Southern Gardens” Staci’s program will focus on southern historic gardens and those who have shaped them. She has done extensive research in her current position and is very knowledgeable about the Georgia Historic Landscape Initiative and has visited many, if not all, of the historic gardens of Georgia.
Hospitality Volunteers - Dunwoody Garden Club and Four Seasons Garden Club
Mini Flower Show: Sweet Sixteen; Lullwater |
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April 26, 2012
Annual Awards Luncheon – No Program - Catered
May 24, 2012 Gary Peiffer
DeKalb County Extension Service
Program – “Tree 101”
Gary’s program will focus on general tree care. We will learn about how trees really grow, how to properly plant, water, fertilize and mulch them, and the essentials of proper pruning. With the stressful weather we are all experiencing; this program will help us all keep our trees healthier.
Hospitality Volunteers - Heaton Park Garden Club and Henderson Estates Garden Club
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National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Special Projects: Photo Archiving of Accomplishments; Planting for Public and Special Places; Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems
Deep South Region
Regional Project: Building Membership
The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Special Projects: Founders Memorial Garden Restoration and Preservation; Garden Week in Georgia; Community Connections; “Done In A Day” Membership
Redbud District
Special Projects: Redbud Buddies and “Just One” Membership Programs
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.~ NEW PROJECTS ~
Growth Through Unity Membership Focus Wanda Moore, Chairman
Jean Mooty, Co-Chairman
In an effort to stimulate membership at both the Federation and Club level, during the next two years the Federation President, First Vice President and other Board members will visit member clubs to speak to them about the advantages of membership in the Federation, and offer tips for recruiting members to their individual clubs. In addition, special recognition and a small gift will be awarded to Federation members who bring a first time attendee to our meetings.
Planting For Public Places By Committee
We will label all of the plants in the newly landscaped garden surrounding the recently restored Pool House on the grounds of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
Honoring 911 First Responders Wanda Moore, Chairman
Charlotte Booth, Co-Chairman
DeKalb County Fire Rescue and Police are erecting a permanent memorial in front of the Fire Department Headquarters on West Exchange Place, Tucker to honor the first responders who lost their lives September 11, 2001. DeKalb Federation has committed to place a wreath at the memorial each year during commemorative ceremonies, and at other times as requested.
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CONTINUING PROJECTS
B.E.E. (Beautification and Environmental Education Grant) Judy Lemoine
Chairman
Applications offering grants in the amount of $200 each are distributed to DeKalb County and City of Decatur public schools through their respective school systems. Completed applications are due by August 1 of each year. After review by the Grant Committee, a letter and check are mailed to the winning schools. The total amount available each year is $1,000, awarded in 2009, 2010, and 2011, and will be offered in 2012 and 2013.
Garden Center Rachel Fowler, Director
The Garden Center is our most challenging project – keeping it staffed with volunteers and accessible to our members and the public. Club members tend the grounds around the Center. New plants and shrubbery are added as needed.
Garden Therapy Joanne Bennett, Chairman
Donations of good used and new clothing for men, women and children, as well as toiletries and other personal items, are collected by our clubs, and picked up at the Garden Center several times a year by Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta for their patients. Christmas stockings and Easter eggs, decorated by our members, are also sent to State Hospitals. Clubs are encouraged to make a $25 donation to Garden Therapy each year. Valentines are collected for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Decatur.
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CONTINUING PROJECTS
Keep DeKalb Beautiful Charlotte Booth, Chairman
This organization is involved with making our community safe environmentally by recycling, eliminating illegal signs and over-grown properties, and many other worthwhile projects. Our members contribute by donating money, and participating in recycling, cleanup days, etc. The Chairman represents the Federation at meetings of Keep DeKalb Beautiful.
Leading Lights Luncheon Fundraiser – Rigby Duncan & Joan Thornton, Co-Chairs
First begun in 2003, this, our major fundraiser, is usually held on the second Thursday in November at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Formerly a fashion show, in 2009 we changed our focus and now host a “Think Pink” Bingo Gala benefiting the Conservatory at Callanwolde, and Susan G. Komen For The Cure of Breast Cancer. A catered lunch is served, and guests can get a head start on their holiday shopping by visiting our many vendor booths. The finale of the afternoon is a live auction of donated items, and raffle of a donated piece of Waterford crystal.
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CONTINUING PROJECTS
Library Alice Boyd, Chairman
The Library, located downstairs in the Garden Center, is well stocked with books and videos on gardening, design, landscaping, etc., available to club members. New books are often added through donations and purchases.
Mini-Flower Show Wilma Coney, Chairman
This has been a continuing project since 1949. At our General Meetings most months, one of our member clubs displays a floral design and horticulture, which is critiqued and scored by a National Accredited Flower Show Judge. The club that scores the highest number of points each year is recognized at our annual Awards Luncheon.
Newsletter Rachel Fowler, Editor
Committee Chairmen submit reports that are compiled by the Editor. Copies are e-mailed and mailed to each club, Life Members, Board Members, etc. (total distribution of 250) three times a year. This keeps our members informed as to upcoming events and club information.
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CONTINUING PROJECTS
Pull And Save A Tab For Ronald McDonald
Sylvia Pannell, Chairman
We will collect pull-tabs from aluminum containers, which will be given to the Redbud District Chair for ultimate delivery to the local Ronald McDonald House. The tabs will be sold to an aluminum recycler and the funds used for projects at the House.
Website Deanna McFarlan, Chairman Sterling Hill, Webmaster
Established in 2006, DeKalb Federation has developed a comprehensive website which addresses all facets of our organization. Updates are made as needed, at least annually. This is a wonderful way to convey items of interest not only to our members, but to the general public as well.
Members of The DeKalb County Federation of Gardens Clubs, Inc., support the following activities through donations of time and talent:
National Garden Clubs, Inc., and Deep South Region Special Projects
The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and Redbud District Special Projects
Redbud District Flower Show (Yellow Daisy)
Southeastern Flower Show
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for e-mail addresses of committee members, click here |
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